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About Varanasi: history, ghats & why Kashi matters
One city, three names, 3,500 years. The essential introduction — how Kashi became Banaras became Varanasi, and why pilgrims never stopped coming.
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Festival Guide · 24 Nov 2026
Dev Deepawali 2026: date, boats & the complete guide
The night Varanasi lights a million lamps. Timings, best ghats, boat booking, crowd strategy and an hour-by-hour plan for the city's most spectacular festival.
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Why is Varanasi called Kashi?
The City of Light, and the stories behind the name.